http://blogs.indiewire.com/thereelroundtable/ movies, music, musings, inquiries, day to day en-us 2005-04-18T17:56:30-05:00 hourly 1 2000-01-01T12:00+00:00 This is an XML content feed. It is intended to be viewed in a newsreader or syndicated to another site. http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/ElizabethCarmodysBlog/~3/76694366/003515.html So, I was eating a slice for lunch today at the local parlor, not intending to evesdrop but was. The conversation which I was unintentionally listening to was taking place between some students from Lagurdia High School which is public high school in New York City. They first caught my attention with their discussion regarding scholarships. I was impressed that... 3515@http://blogs.indiewire.com/thereelroundtable/ day to day 2005-04-18T17:56:30-05:00 http://blogs.indiewire.com/thereelroundtable/archives/003515.html http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/ElizabethCarmodysBlog/~3/76675008/003518.html So lucky to have caught the opening night of U2's 2005 tour while vacationing in San Diego, it was an amazing show but the energy from the audience in New York doesn't compare. Here are some friends from Los Angeles who rented a bus and drove down to San Diego to see U2.... 3518@http://blogs.indiewire.com/thereelroundtable/ music 2005-03-28T18:56:36-05:00 http://blogs.indiewire.com/thereelroundtable/archives/003518.html http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/ElizabethCarmodysBlog/~3/76694367/003517.html My family and friends on our Easter vacation in Mission Beach, San Diego...all dressed in our Sunday's Best for Easter... 3517@http://blogs.indiewire.com/thereelroundtable/ day to day 2005-03-27T18:47:29-05:00 http://blogs.indiewire.com/thereelroundtable/archives/003517.html http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/ElizabethCarmodysBlog/~3/76675009/003516.html family and friends took vacation in Mission Beach, San Diego this year...here we are the day before Easter Sunday preparing and dying eggs... 3516@http://blogs.indiewire.com/thereelroundtable/ day to day 2005-03-26T18:39:16-05:00 http://blogs.indiewire.com/thereelroundtable/archives/003516.html http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/ElizabethCarmodysBlog/~3/76559077/002820.html (voicemail) "Elizabeth, I can't believe we polished off two bottles of wine last night." -my tipsy friend Bill who doesn't realize that I was drinking water.... 2820@http://blogs.indiewire.com/thereelroundtable/ musings 2005-02-16T00:23:11-05:00 http://blogs.indiewire.com/thereelroundtable/archives/002820.html http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/ElizabethCarmodysBlog/~3/76559078/002819.html This is the "Double Check" list. Here is a list of 6 films which you have most likely seen, but "double check" because if you haven't then definitely rent them. 1. The Station Agent (2003) by Thomas McCarthy 2. The Five Obstructions (2003) by Jorgen Leth and Lars Von Trier 3. Since Otar Left (2004) by Julie Bertucelli 4. Vanilla... 2819@http://blogs.indiewire.com/thereelroundtable/ DVDs 2005-02-16T00:23:10-05:00 http://blogs.indiewire.com/thereelroundtable/archives/002819.html http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/ElizabethCarmodysBlog/~3/76694368/002818.html The crystal ball has been dusted off, let's see if this thing will work and predict the predictable 2005 Oscar Awards. Crystal Ball predictions... Best Picture: The Aviator (Marty Scorsese) Actor: Jamie Foxx (Ray) Actress: Hillary Swank (Million Dollar Baby) Supporting Actor: Morgan Freeman (Million Dollar Baby) Supporting Actress: Cate Blanchett (The Aviator) Song: (the ball just turned black... 2818@http://blogs.indiewire.com/thereelroundtable/ movies 2005-02-15T21:45:03-05:00 http://blogs.indiewire.com/thereelroundtable/archives/002818.html http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/ElizabethCarmodysBlog/~3/76694369/002758.html Festival Director, Matt Dentler of SXSW, announced the feature films which have been selected for the 2005 SXSW film festival today, and it turns out my favorite independent gem Four Eyed Monsters has been accepted to screen in the category Emerging Visions!!!... 2758@http://blogs.indiewire.com/thereelroundtable/ Four-Eyed Monsters 2005-02-08T00:23:30-05:00 http://blogs.indiewire.com/thereelroundtable/archives/002758.html http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/ElizabethCarmodysBlog/~3/76559080/002756.html Salad bowl? Oh Superbowl, right, the Superbowl was last night. I missed 'the Big Bowl' to see a night of improv comedy with my cousin. We caught up with my favorite local comedy troupe and shortly after arriving I was in pain from laughter. Amy Poehler (Saturday Night Live), Horatio Sans (SNL), Seth Meyers (SNL), Jason Bateman (Arrested Development), Julie... 2756@http://blogs.indiewire.com/thereelroundtable/ day to day 2005-02-07T23:54:48-05:00 http://blogs.indiewire.com/thereelroundtable/archives/002756.html http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/ElizabethCarmodysBlog/~3/76675010/002752.html positives & negatives Did you ever notice that your least favorite article of clothing is always the first to fall? I believe the floor of the Laundromat is a magnet for your worst laundry. Without fail, whenever I'm switching from the washer to the dryer or from the dryer to the folding table, I always drop an article of clothing... 2752@http://blogs.indiewire.com/thereelroundtable/ musings 2005-02-07T22:13:26-05:00 http://blogs.indiewire.com/thereelroundtable/archives/002752.html http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/ElizabethCarmodysBlog/~3/76559081/002733.html I've been receiving some post Sundance emails, and it sounds as though everyone is sick and/ or just nearing the end of the popular (by numbers) Sundance swag. I was sick as a dog at The Reel Roundtable's weekly screening on Monday (but went anyway -- couldn't miss the fun), anyway, my friend Hillary (an actress) was at the screening... 2733@http://blogs.indiewire.com/thereelroundtable/ Park City 2005 2005-02-04T00:35:05-05:00 http://blogs.indiewire.com/thereelroundtable/archives/002733.html http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/ElizabethCarmodysBlog/~3/76675011/002732.html Okay, the FREE concert in Brooklyn was great...it really was! Not to mention, I had just gotten my wisdom tooth pulled, so your ultra sexy voices, exciting outdoor concert and amazing music eased all of the pain and helped me forget about the blood-soaked cloth sitting in my mouth. And I understand the dumbass was re-elected, but it wasn't our... 2732@http://blogs.indiewire.com/thereelroundtable/ music 2005-02-04T00:09:38-05:00 http://blogs.indiewire.com/thereelroundtable/archives/002732.html http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/ElizabethCarmodysBlog/~3/76559083/002730.html This is the "Double Check" list. Here is a list of 6 films which you have most likely seen, but "double check" because if you haven't then definitely rent them. 1. Dogville (2004) by Lars Von Trier 2. Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter ... and Spring (2004) by Kim Ki-duk 3. Step Into Liquid (2003) by Dana Brown 4. The School... 2730@http://blogs.indiewire.com/thereelroundtable/ DVDs 2005-02-03T23:44:18-05:00 http://blogs.indiewire.com/thereelroundtable/archives/002730.html http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/ElizabethCarmodysBlog/~3/76675012/002715.html Slamdance was in full force this year. Gaming competition, on-the-fly competition, features, docs, shorts, online films, symposiums, nightly parties and an amazing staff which made everything that much easier. Kathleen McKinnis had her first year as festival director with Slamdance, Peter Baxter began working on the Slamdance Distribution side, Dan Mirvish and Paul Rachman are the glue & the personalities... 2715@http://blogs.indiewire.com/thereelroundtable/ Park City 2005 2005-02-01T01:48:45-05:00 http://blogs.indiewire.com/thereelroundtable/archives/002715.html http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/ElizabethCarmodysBlog/~3/76675017/002714.html I've decided to join the ranks and like everyone else in Park City...get sick. Grateful for my extra strong immune system, I didn't get hit until after returning home. This surprises me, especially since the days are long, working daily, happy hours beginning at 3pm/ 4pm and nights are neverending. Especially the Four Eyed Monster parties, if you can get... 2714@http://blogs.indiewire.com/thereelroundtable/ Park City 2005 2005-02-01T01:32:32-05:00 http://blogs.indiewire.com/thereelroundtable/archives/002714.html